Controlling Manager Santa Maria da Feira

Controlling Manager
Santa Maria da Feira
Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro District, Portugal

Experis, a global leader in talent management solutions, is currently recruiting for the position of Controlling Manager for an Industrial Multinational located in Santa Maria da Feira.

The goal of this position is to act as a Strategic Business Partner, influencing financial decisions across the entire supply chain. This includes budgeting, performance analysis, operational efficiency, and digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on industrial controlling and manufacturing support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor a diverse team of controllers across multiple sites.
• Business Partnering: Provide financial insights to support supply chain and site leadership. Influence strategic decisions, investment evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Foster financial awareness.
• Controlling & Performance Management: Develop and implement efficient controlling processes and reporting tools. Manage budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and product costing.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, local regulations, and legal/tax requirements.
• Digital Transformation: Lead the deployment of digital finance tools.

Technical Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline;
• 5–7 years of proven experience in Controlling, preferably within an industrial and international setting;
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership (mandatory).
• Strong expertise in IFRS standards and controlling methodologies;
• Practical experience with SAP FI/CO modules;
• Solid background in operations finance;
• In-depth knowledge of industrial controlling and product costing;
• High financial and analytical proficiency, with a pragmatic and
  - oriented mindset;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Fluency in English.